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Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar Instructional VideoIslam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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9th - 12th
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Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar

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How did Islam become the religious and organizing principle for one of the largest empires in the world? Invite learners to discover the rich history and evolution of the religion, as well as its major tenets in the Five Pillars of Islam.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the five pillars of islam, islam, world religions, belief systems

Additional Tags

five pillars of islam, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Animations and illustrations are engaging and illustrate concepts well
  • Dispels common misconceptions regarding the religion
  • Provides a teacher curriculum guide as well as a student worksheet resource to extend instruction

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.7

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